Internal Medicine Pharmaceutical Payments in North Carolina
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Internal Medicine physicians practicing in North Carolina. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Internal Medicine Payment Summary in North Carolina
- Total Payments: $363,407.77
- Total Transactions: 53
- Number of Internal Medicine Doctors: 53
- Average Per Physician: $6,856.75
Understanding Internal Medicine Payments in North Carolina
North Carolina has 53 Internal Medicine physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $363,407.77. The average Internal Medicine doctor in North Carolina receives $6,856.75 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Internal Medicine specialists in North Carolina are influenced by the presence of academic medical centers, research hospitals, and the density of pharmaceutical company operations in the state. States with major teaching hospitals and clinical trial sites tend to have higher per-physician payment averages.
Top Internal Medicine Physicians in North Carolina by Pharma Payments
The following Internal Medicine physicians in North Carolina have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Walker | Greensboro | $115,567.26 | 1 |
| Brian Wright | Durham | $36,936.00 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | Raleigh | $31,155.80 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | Durham | $25,753.46 | 1 |
| Ashley Nelson | Raleigh | $15,991.24 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | Raleigh | $15,143.16 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | Durham | $12,883.46 | 1 |
| Heather Mitchell | Greensboro | $11,204.14 | 1 |
| Amanda Lewis | Greensboro | $11,185.73 | 1 |
| Jennifer Patel | Charlotte | $10,886.39 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | Greensboro | $10,061.79 | 1 |
| John Anderson | Durham | $8,800.31 | 1 |
| Timothy Rogers | Charlotte | $6,366.09 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | Greensboro | $5,979.30 | 1 |
| Matthew Walker | Raleigh | $4,539.81 | 1 |
| Brian Wright | Durham | $4,532.80 | 1 |
| Brian Wright | Greensboro | $3,078.86 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | Charlotte | $2,998.25 | 1 |
| Mark Perez | Charlotte | $2,839.98 | 1 |
| Brian Wright | Greensboro | $2,825.26 | 1 |
| Michael Rodriguez | Raleigh | $2,644.74 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | Greensboro | $2,303.65 | 1 |
| Donna Morgan | Durham | $2,232.18 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | Greensboro | $2,078.83 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | Raleigh | $1,950.40 | 1 |
Internal Medicine Payments by City in North Carolina
Geographic breakdown of Internal Medicine pharmaceutical payments within North Carolina:
- Greensboro: 13 physicians, $165.9K total
- Durham: 15 physicians, $94.8K total
- Raleigh: 11 physicians, $75.3K total
- Charlotte: 9 physicians, $26.2K total
- Winston-Salem: 5 physicians, $1.3K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Internal Medicine doctors in North Carolina receive?
Internal Medicine physicians in North Carolina have received $363,407.77 in pharmaceutical payments across 53 transactions. There are 53 Internal Medicine doctors in North Carolina who have received payments, with an average of $6,856.75 per physician.
Which Internal Medicine doctors in North Carolina receive the most pharma payments?
The top Internal Medicine physician in North Carolina by pharmaceutical payments is Matthew Walker in Greensboro, with $115,567.26 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Internal Medicine doctor's pharma payment amount normal for North Carolina?
The average Internal Medicine physician in North Carolina receives $6,856.75 in pharmaceutical payments. If your doctor's payments are significantly above this average, it may warrant a conversation about their financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies. However, payment does not imply wrongdoing.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most Internal Medicine pharma payments?
The top city for Internal Medicine pharmaceutical payments in North Carolina is Greensboro with $165.9K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does North Carolina compare to other states for Internal Medicine pharma payments?
Visit the Internal Medicine specialty page to see national comparisons, or browse the States page to compare North Carolina with other states for overall pharmaceutical payment volumes.
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Data from CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act). Payment does not imply wrongdoing. AI analysis is not medical or legal advice.